Broader Competition For USDA's 'Rural' Dollars
As lawmakers debate the Farm Bill in Washington, millions of dollars are at stake for small businesses across the country. Rural development grants go out to everything from home loans to water...
View ArticleVilsack, Jewell To Highlight Wildfire Risks To Water Supply In Fort Collins
An announcement regarding “a federal, local and private partnership to reduce the risks of wildfire to Colorado’s water supply” is expected Friday in Fort Collins.
View ArticleClimate Change Hubs Created To Give Farmers Survival Tips
Looking to help farmers adapt to climate change, the U.S Department of Agriculture is setting up seven new research hubs, including one in Fort Collins.
View ArticleAs American Farmer Gets Grayer, Young People Forced To Wait
The average age of American farmers has been climbing for decades, and many say rural towns are at-risk without new blood. There are enough people who want to farm, but there’s trouble connecting...
View ArticleColorado Farmers Told To Sit Tight For Final Trade Deal
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is telling farmers to be patient while his office hammers out a major trade deal with a group of Asian countries, called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
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